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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1986

Page

8

Think recovery in farm economy gains momentum

Editorial argues the worst farm recession may end this year with signs of recovery from falling oil prices and lower rates. Bankers doubt further deterioration, though some farmers fail. Confidence, more than data, could drive a sustained upswing and prevent a renewed bust.

Linn County Eyes Arts Input for Cedar Rapids River Wall Redesign

Linn County supervisors seek National Endowment of the Arts support and artist input to improve public river walls and other projects. City leaders should back the approach, arguing tasteful design can raise quality and value with little or modest extra cost.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Supervisors Linn National Endowment of the Arts Pinchfist

Richard O. Shirk Remembered as Irrepressible Iowa Figure

Richard O. Dick Shirk of Oelwein a former journalist and longtime observer of human comedy died at 70 last week His life blended quiet political service on the Library Board local civic work and a reputation as a town character with a discreet journalism shadow The Gazette notes his witty well crafted writing and his loyalty to Iowa and to this paper

The Gazette Oelwein Richard O Dick) Shirk Dick Shirk Iowa

Deaver and Reagan links push for embassies influence

Washington reports reveal Michael Deaver used his White House access to influence ambassador selections. John Gunther Dean in New Delhi and Richard Burt in Berlin, along with his team, helped arrange meetings and publicity pitches. Dean denies involvement, while Burt confirms Deaver’s access gave an edge for public relations aims.

Washington White House Michael Deaver India Deaver New Delhi John Gunther Dean Indonesia State Department Dean U.S Commerce Department V.K. Modi Washington, D.C Modis Modi Enterprises Bitburg Berlin Richard Burt West Germany Gahl Hodges Burt Nancy Reagan Burts Mike Seoul Far East Japan Mike Mansfield South Korea Richard Walker Korea Sens Helms Nunn Thurmond Warner Reagan

Safire on Deaver's Asia influence and Korea ties

Embassy reports reveal William Safire notes and US officials' pressure in Korea and Japan. James Deaver advised politicians and arranged Korea related access while billing over two million dollars yearly for representations not directly paid by the government. He prepared deals with Kim Kihwan and a cultural foundation amid a looming book advance.

Kim Kihwan Asia Deaver Kim Reagan U.S. Customs Service William Morrow Publishers

The Sensuous Drummer Girl and the Terrorist Marriage

Satirical piece explores a mock guide to romance with terrorists, joking about dating, wedding planning, and unlikely happy marriages. It mixes provocative humor with a mock advertisement style and quotes from supposed interviews.

Hart pursues ideas led campaign for Democratic nomination

Senator Gary Hart positions himself as the ideas candidate pushing a debate on foreign policy trade and defense. He argues for enlightened engagement and a shift in NATO duties while urging policy forums to define a post Reagan era agenda.

Washington Gary Hart White House Senate New Ideas Walter Mondale Hart Georgetown University Pentagon U.S South Korea NATO Europe Nicaragua New York Mario Cuomo Virginia Charles Robb Cuomo Robb Mondale Ronald Reagan Democratic Party Washington Post Writers Group

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